Other events taking place to mark the 400th anniversary .
Gunpowder Plot 400
Find out what is happening this year to mark the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot
The attempt by a band of conspirators which included Guy Fawkes to blow up the House of Lords during the state opening of Parliament on 5th November 1605 is one of the most well-known events in English history.
This year will see the 400th anniversary of the plot and a range of activities are being planned in London and elsewhere in connection with this. To mark the anniversary 12 institutions have devised a series of events - the Gunpowder trail - which will enable the public to discover the Gunpowder Plot for themselves.
The Gunpowder Trail ( PDF 131 KB)
Download the leaflet advertising the events for the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot.
'A Little Local Treason': Warwickshire and the Gunpowder Plot ( PDF 118 KB)
'A Little Local Treason', a study day organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, takes place on 29 October 2005. Download the leaflet for the study day.
1605 Treason and Dischord: William Byrd and the Gunpowder Plot ( PDF 294 KB)
Concert tour by The King's Singers and Concordia, in support of the Prince's Trust, June-September 2005. Download a flyer for the performance.
Guy Fawkes in York
Discover more about Guy Fawkes and his connection with the City of York
Find out more about the Gunpowder Plot...
The Gunpowder Plot ( PDF 462 KB)
Factsheet produced by the House of Commons Information Office
Notes for media enquiries
Further information about the exhibition at the Palace of Westminster and other Gunpowder Plot 400 events can be obtained from Chris Pond at the House of Commons Library (020 7219 3628) or David Prior at the Parliamentary Archives (020 7219 3073).